I used the fryer to make French fries using fresh cut potatoes. It is easy to use and clean, but it took twice as long to cook the fries as stated in the directions (about 20-25 minutes). You also have to keep shaking the basket every few minutes to the fries to cook evenly. Homemade fries require a small amount of oil (1/2 tsp for 1-2lbs). The fries tasted great, they just took a bit more time/effort than I was expecting.